#makers
Nice behind-the-scenes video from our friends at Chapman Bags
TAKUJI SUZUKI AND TS(S)
by Pete Anderson
My friend Mae is a great graphic designer–creative and precise. When Mae talks about growing up with her twin sister, you can almost see flames of rage glowing behind her pupils. Comparisons between them were constant and brutal. Aunts and cousins would fuss over her sister’s perfect hair, her photogenic smile, her glow, then turn and tell Mae “You must be the smart one!” As the twig is bent, so shall the tree grow—Mae’s diligence has made her the smart one if she wasn’t already, and she credits her subsequent success in part to the power of sibling rivalry.
One hopes Daiki and Takuji Suzuki, brothers and designers of Engineered Garments and ts(s), had happier childhoods than Mae. But then Engineered Garments and ts(s) are each one both smart and pretty; so why play favorites? The Suzukis share a life-long obsession with clothing, fabric, and pattern, that has inspired collections of clothing with common traits but distinct personalities.
Prior to opening Engineered Garments, Daiki worked in retail and as a buyer; with a degree in clothing design, Takuji worked as a stylist and magazine editor. Where Daiki’s line seems more interpretive, slung from the bones of traditional menswear, Takuji’s clothing is less scrutable, with reference points obscured in custom fabrics and intricate construction methods. You can see the brawn of hunting gear behind many of Daiki’s fall collections; his recent summer lines are beachwear bright and surf washed. Takuji’s work feels more cerebral and academic, pieces straddling the dimensions that push and pull at his design (Basic v Evolved, Standard v Fashion, Casual v Formal). But his clothes are far from joyless. Takuji must have been smiling when he designed the playful touches in his collection: patterns and weaves fading in and out on the same length of fabric; jackets that go from casual to military with the flip of a collar; double faced fabrics pieced together like equations.
As the brands approach driving age (Takuji founded “TS” in 1999; Engineered Garments started the same year), a time of desperate growth and turmoil for many of us, it will be interesting to see how they reflect each other and their founders’ personalities. One hopes they can emerge as well-adjusted adults.
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I’ll be gnome for Christmas!
Gnome Towel Holders are here and available in my Etsy shop
Save up to $10 when you buy multiples
Orders over $35 ship for free!
Comes with free decorative tea towel!
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#christmas #gnomes #towel #etsy #gnomesaying #sale #freeshipping #gifts #supporthandmade #green #red #blue #snow #hoilday #baking #instagram #crochet #makers #kitchen #instagramart
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Tm8JShZB8/?igshid=1ppu8q1q1fidf
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Pre-Order: 5 Days Left (7/30/2018)!
Only 5 days left to pre-order the Eht/Aht: a Netivot Wisdom Oracle deck! (see profile link).
If you missed the Kickstarter,thenpre-ordering not only guarantees you get the deck at the Kickstarter price of $36 (plus shipping), but also that you get a deck!.
This is a limited print run, and I don’t know when I’ll do another one.
As I can’t do the pre-order with international shipping, I am reserving a few decks for folks that have reached out about that.
But otherwise, if you REALLY want one --you should pre-order.
Officially they will ship in November 2018, but I’m working hard to get them out sooner than that.
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The theme of this day was Hogwarts AU. It was fun to draw human versions of my characters.
Lorence and Bubbles would be in HufflePuff.
Johnny and Richie would be in Gryffindor.
Flynn, Ramsy, and Gill would be in Slytherin.
Ayame would be in Ravenclaw.
Also I want to try butterbeer it sounds delicious and amazing!
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Charred Lamps by Ash & Plumb
The two Brighton, UK based Designers, and makers Barnaby Ash and Dru Plumb came together with the passion to honor the appearance of natural materials. so they decided to craft classically formed pieces like these lamps and combine them with natural materials like different kinds of wood in a way that displays the beauty of the character of the material. in this case three beautifully charred lamps.
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Had a few more illustrations to go after this one! Doodling characters one day I just really loved this one. I really used to love getting valentines from school mates, especially those mystery ones. It’s well past valentines but I hope to finish the others at some point… #lovefordays #valentines #make #makers #creators #illustration #crafty
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I am so excited to share the cover of my first authored and illustrated picture book, Boxitects! I’ve been hard at work on this one for the past couple of years but it’s on it’s way!
Can’t wait to share more from it! Stay tuned! Available September 3rd in Canada and January 14th, 2020 everywhere else. @hmhkids @harpercollinsca
#boxitects #makers #creators #stem #steam #kimsmith #hmh #harpercollinsca #clarionbooks #childrensbooks #picturebooks #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #boxes #boxbuilding #cardboard #cardboardart
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCHCMplnWO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q71tn9ld1sr4
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HEY! If you want to support communities of colour and are a sewer, cosplayer, quilter, knitter or DIY lover, then I have fantastic news! I just found an amazing master list of businesses owned by POC, women, and allies that sell sewing and crafting supplies. It’s got a full breakdown of what they carry, who runs it, where they’re based, etc.
Shut Up and Sew Vendor/Store List
This list is the baby of Seattle-based designer Jacinta Green. The sellers are all vetted by Jacinda or by followers she trusts. It’s already at 236 and is still growing! You can find her on instagram @pinkmimosabyjacinta.
#fbf to the Cardassian Union patch I made for a pretty badass cosplay, back when I was a baby embroiderer
#startrek #cosplay #embroidery #patchgame #wip #cardassian #comiccon #handmade #makers #etsy #homeworkparty
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happy Star Trek release date
Command badge patch up in the shop (link in bio)
#startrekbeyond #startrek #patchgame #handmade #etsy #makers #homeworkparty
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These are so gross and terrible and hilarious @zara you know that counterfeit flair is basically cursed, right?
V happy to have the cute little thankyou bag and WHY pins from the original artists, and all others are tagged. For real guys, support artists over fast fashion
#boycottzara #makers #art #ripoff #payartists #pingame
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I hope your weekend is full of adventure
#mountains #embroidery #patchgame #patch #handmade #pastel #etsy #etsyshop #makers #homeworkparty
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Hoe don’t do it
Doing a series of these and I’m open up custom orders shortly
#embroidery #magic8ball #patchgame #handmade #etsy #makers #art #mountains #craft #hoe #meme #homeworkparty
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Hey everyone! I am almost to 3k followers on instagram so I’m having a fanart contest! If you want to enter, click here for details. You can also post the fanart here on tumblr; I’m not picky!
More adventures of the traveling troll foot! We met @missmonstermel, FINALLY. We are huge fans of hers and tried to convince her to be a troll with us at Blizzcon, haha! ❤️❤️ #cosplay #costuming #fx #monsterpalooza #makers #artist #missmonstermel #eggsisters #eggsistersfx #eggsisterscosplay #blizzard #warcraft #wow #feets @blizzard @monsterpaloozaofficial @warcraft (at MONSTERPALOOZA)
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